Brushing teeth and fluoride

Question 1

When should you start brushing a babys teeth

Answer 1

Should be started as soon as the first primary teeth erupt

Question 2

What is the F concentration of standard toothpaste of all ages

Answer 2

1000 ppm

Question 3

What is the F concentration of standard toothpaste over 3years and high risk

Answer 3

1450ppm

Question 4

What is the F concentration of Duraphat toothpaste 10+ years

Answer 4

2800ppm

Question 5

What is the F concentration of Duraphat toothpaste 16+ years

Answer 5

5000ppm

Question 6

What is the F concentration of Duraphat varnish and how many times is it applied

Answer 6

22600ppm
2-4 times a year

Question 7

What is the F concentration of silver diamine floride and how many times is it applied

Answer 7

44800
1-2 applications very 6 months if required

Question 8

At what ages should what toothpastes be used

Answer 8

First tooth eruption- 3 years
-1000ppmF for standard risk kids

4-16 years
-1000-1500ppmF for standard risk kids

High risk children under 10 years
-1500ppmF

High risk 10 and over
-2800ppmF (prescription only)

High risk 16 and over
-5000ppmF (prescription only)

Question 9

How much fluoride do young children need to swallow to risk fluorosis?

Answer 9

General consensus ~ 0.1 mg f/kg body weight